Role overview
What you'll be stepping into
Requirements/Responsibilities:
1. Screen, consent, enrol, and follow study participants
2. Conduct study interviews and complete study source documents and case report forms
3. Perform basic obstetric ultrasound examinations to support determination of gestational age and pregnancy assessments, as required by the protocol
4. Provide counselling and education to study participants regarding study procedures and maternal health
5. Monitor participants throughout pregnancy and support follow-up during the postpartum period
6. Identify, collect, verify, and document maternal, pregnancy, birth, and neonatal outcomes from participants and medical records
7. Work closely with antenatal, maternity, labour ward, neonatal, and postnatal care teams to facilitate outcome ascertainment.
8. Collect biological specimens and ensure appropriate processing and transport according to study procedures
9. Participate in data collection, data entry, and maintenance of study records.
10. Support initiation, monitoring, and documentation of TB preventive therapy according to study procedures
11. Participate in study meetings and communicate with study investigators and other study staff
12. Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications:
DIPLOMA : Diploma or BaDegree in Midwifery from a recognised institution. - Mandatory
Certifications:
Certificate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and Responsible Conduct of Research(RCR) or Human Subjects Protection (HSP). - Mandatory
Certificate in Sonography from a reputable institution. - Mandatory
Registration with Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council - Mandatory
Skill & Experience:
Clinical trial experience - Added Advantage
Experience in HIV, TB, maternal health, or implementation science research - Added Advantage
Communication skills - Mandatory
Team work - Mandatory
Experience providing antenatal, maternity, or reproductive health services - Added Advantage
Languages:
N/A
How to apply